Shower rooms in Preston

Postcode districts: PR1, PR2
Nearby: Blackburn, Darwen and Poulton-le-Fylde
Guide price: £4,200–£8,500
Typical time on site: 4–8 working days
Water: Soft across most of Lancashire
Survey: Free, at your home

What does a shower room cost in Preston?

For Preston, our guide range for a shower room is £4,200 to £8,500 including VAT. Prices in North West England run at about 6% below the national guide, mainly because of labour rates. The figure depends on the size of the room, whether anything moves, and the products you pick.

Essential

£3,800–£5,600

Basin and close-coupled WC

Typical

Signature

£5,600–£8,500

Porcelain tiles throughout

Bespoke

£8,500–£14,000

Tiled level-access floor

Guide prices for Preston including VAT. Your itemised written quote after the free survey is the price that counts.

Working in Preston

We cover every part of Preston, including PR1 and PR2, and nearby Blackburn (9.1 miles) and Darwen (10.8 miles).

In a city the size of Preston, parking and access for a skip are worth sorting before the start date — we will ask at the survey. Where a Preston shower room doubles as the guest bathroom, we plan storage so it stays clear of clutter. If your second bathroom in Preston is too narrow for a bath, a long walk-in tray can often fit along the same wall.

Most of Lancashire is supplied with soft water. If that holds for your street in Preston, limescale on shower glass and heads builds up slowly and a squeegee after use is usually enough. Hardness varies street by street, so check the figure for your postcode with your water supplier.

What the job includes

Tanking to the shower area, then wall and floor tiling
Recessed niches or shelving in the shower wall
Removal of the old bath and suite, waste removal, testing and handover
Extractor fan, lighting and towel rail wired by a qualified electrician, tested and certified

Decisions to make first

Drain

A centre waste in a tray is the norm. A linear drain along one wall lets a tiled floor fall one way, so large tiles can run through.

Tray size

A 1200 by 800 mm or 1400 by 900 mm tray with a single panel makes a comfortable walk-in. Go as long as the room allows; length does more than width to keep spray inside.

Rules that apply in England

In England, any change to the wiring in the shower room, or a new circuit for an electric shower, is notifiable under Part P. If you are replacing the fan, keep it at least as effective as the old one; Approved Document F gives 15 litres per second intermittent for a bathroom.

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Shower rooms in Preston: questions

What is the price of a shower room in Preston?

A shower room in Preston usually costs £4,200–£8,500 including VAT. Expect the lower end for a like-for-like job with standard products, and the upper end if things move or you choose premium finishes. Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once agreed.

Do you cover PR1 and PR2 in Preston?

Yes. We cover all of Preston, including PR1 and PR2, and nearby Blackburn, Darwen and Poulton-le-Fylde. Survey visits are free and arranged at a time that suits you.

Is the water hard in Preston?

Who handles building control for a shower room in Preston?

Building control for Preston is handled by the local council or an approved inspector. If your job needs sign-off — for example a new circuit, new drainage or a new extractor where there was none — we tell you at the survey and handle the notification as part of the work.

What is the difference between a shower room and a wet room?

A shower room has a tray, or a shower area with its own screen, and only the shower area is waterproofed. A wet room has a fully tanked floor laid to fall to a drain, so the whole room can get wet. A shower room usually costs less and is quicker to fit. Our guide to wet rooms and walk-in showers compares them.